The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-17
saturday, December II, 1887.


a white or green OurlSlh"S
The young folks are looking for
snow.
Landlord to tenant warrants for sale
ut this Office
The aImonac says winter begins on
the DIST of this month.
You can get good shaving outfit at
Beaton Smiths drugstore.
Barton sells just the best brands of
aour for making Christmas cakes.
There was a beautiful rainbow on
Sunday evening just about sunset.
The West End Market has fine
stock of Christmas goods. See large ad.
-Beaton Smith has just received
snlendid assortment of stationery from
the city.
Just read the advertisements in this
issue and you will know where and
what to buy.
Persons desiring good turkeys for
Christmas should leave their orders early
at the West End Market.
B. ORourke has everything in first
class shape for Christmas at his restau-
rant under Exchange Hall. Give hima
call
Go to Beaton Smiths drug store for
handkerchief, perfumes, colognes, toilet
waters, etc. There you will get a pure
article.
Grange No will meet at their hall
in this town, on December 3lst, for the
purpose of electing officers for the ensu-
ing year.
Christmas will soon be here and
those who are able should make them
selves a veritable Santa Claus to some
poor girl or boy.
In 1916 there was no summer; the
summer months were cold, with ice. If
this weather continues it will be year
without a winter.
Mrs. George A. Harter has returned
from Annapolis, Md, and will occupy
her suite of rooms in the College building
during the winter.
W f. Griffith, proprietor of the
Glass Front, has secured the services as
clerk ofSamuel Campbell, son of VIM.
Campbell of this town.
We received an interesting letter
from Appleton this week, signed "Blue
j." but 81, the writer forgot to send their
name we cannot publish.
Mich Darlington has been confined
to his home for some days suffering from
the effects of severe cold. We hope to
see Mich about soon.
Mrs. S. A. Roach is prepared for
Christmas with good candies, etc. She
also has splendid oysters, which she will
serve in frys, stews and pans.
On the first Sabbath of this month
the Rev. DIR. Vallandigham commenced
the thirty fifth year of his labor as pastor
of Head of Christiana Church.
w. J. Booth will have another big
sale of personal property, at West Grove,
Friday afternoon, Dec. %. Read his
spicy advertisement in this issue.
j. W. Springer will sell $50 barrels
of York State apples at the Washington
House, Saturday, Dec. oath. Good
chance to make a Christmas present.
The West End Market has for sale
the finest mixtures ever offered in New
ark at II cents per pound. Still better
mixtures at 20 cents. Candy toys, 1sc.
Prof f. D. Chester will commence a
winter course in Agriculture, at Della
ware College, on Saturday Jan. It'll 1883.
He has issued circulars for the purpose.
j. Dobson has the most delicious
Chincoteague oysters at his store. lie
will sell them by the gallon, half-gallon,
quart or pint. Also, lot of Christmas
goods.
-Pennock & Foreman, the popular
clothiers at the southeast corner of 9th
and Market streets, Wilmington, Del,
are now offering excellent clothing at
moderate cost. See ad.
John L. Prick, hackman has chang
ed his headquarters, and hereafter he
will be found at the Delaware House
opposite the College. All orders will be
promptly attended to.
Thomas Davis, administrator of the
estate of the late William GREGG, sold here
on Saturday last farm offorty-fve acres
belonging to the estate of the decedent's
widow, Mrs. Hettie Gregg.
-Strawbridge & Clothier occupy con
siderable of our space this issue with
strikingly attractive ad. This firm is one
of the foremost in Philadelphia, and they
sell full value every time.
Christian Church services in Chapel
on Main street, Newark, Del, Lords day
Dec. 18th, at 1890 a. m. and 1850 p. m
Preaching by pastor, Elder I. b. Knowl
es. Sunday School at $3.50.
John T. zercher Of Wilmington, ha,
his right hand horribly lacerated OIL
Monday by having it caught in SOM
rolls at the William Lea & Sons floui
mills The hand was amputated at tn
wrist.
Steam has been generated in tn
boilers at the new paper mill of Curt
& Brothers, and the mill is heated witt
steam to allow work to continue in tn
interior. January first has been fixe,
\ppon for commencing operations.
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